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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.68, 905.74 and 451.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.68, 905.74 and 451.72 is: 675.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.68 : 905.74 = 451.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.68/905.74 = 451.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.68x = 905.74 × 451.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.68x = 409,140.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,140.87/605.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.51

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